Lisle

Ecosystem Overview

The Lisle ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in DuPage County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wheaton nearby has 33% more documented species, Lisle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 37 DuPage County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 37 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Wheaton

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Hibiscus trionum

Flower of an hour

Very Common2 obs.

Maevia inclemens

Dimorphic Jumper

Very Common2 obs.

Galanthus elwesii

Giant Snowdrop

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica filiformis

slender speedwell

Very Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common2 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common2 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Common2 obs.

Phallus ravenelii

Ravenel'S Stinkhorn

Common2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Merodon equestris

Hover fly

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Occasional1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in DuPage County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Wheaton

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-33% vs. current

Dupage County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-33% vs. current

Downers Grove

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-33% vs. current

Lombard

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-33% vs. current

Addison

Importance: 0.49

31 species

+116% vs. current

Glendale Heights

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+1575% vs. current

Oak Brook

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-33% vs. current

Glen Ellyn

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-33% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within DuPage County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in DuPage County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Wheaton

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-33% vs. current

Dupage County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-33% vs. current

Downers Grove

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-33% vs. current

Lombard

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-33% vs. current

Addison

Importance: 0.49

31 species

+116% vs. current

Glendale Heights

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+1575% vs. current

Oak Brook

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-33% vs. current

Glen Ellyn

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-33% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 37 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Wheaton

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Hibiscus trionum

Flower of an hour

Very Common2 obs.

Maevia inclemens

Dimorphic Jumper

Very Common2 obs.

Galanthus elwesii

Giant Snowdrop

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica filiformis

slender speedwell

Very Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common2 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common2 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Common2 obs.

Phallus ravenelii

Ravenel'S Stinkhorn

Common2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Merodon equestris

Hover fly

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Occasional1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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